Best Special Cauliflower Recipes

SPECIAL CAULIFLOWER SIDE DISH

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This is my favorite way to prepare cauliflower. The topping adds color and enhances the flavor with a little zip. -Rita Reinke, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, salt and garlic powder., Transfer cauliflower to an ungreased 3-cup baking dish; top with yogurt mixture and cheese. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPECIAL CAULIFLOWER

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I found this recipe in a local paper and it has become my favorite topping for cauliflower. I like it because the glaze adds color and also enhances the flavor with a little zip. It works well with any entrée. -Rita Reinke, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, salt and garlic powder., Transfer cauliflower to an ungreased 3-cup baking dish; top with yogurt mixture and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 5 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP (MOOSEWOOD RESTAURANT DAILY SPECIAL) RECIPE

Curried Cauliflower Soup (Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special) Recipe image

Provided by dette

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tbsp canola or other vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
1 tbsp minced fresh chiles, seeds removed for a milder "hot"
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger root
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 c. cubed white or red potatoes
4 c. cauliflower florets (about 1 medium head)
4 c. water or vegetable stock
1 tsp salt
1/4 c. raw white basmati rice
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
2-3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and tround black pepper to taste.
Plain nonfat yogurt (optional)

Steps:

In a soup pot, heat the oil on low heat. Add the onions, chiles and ginger and sprinkle witha dash of salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for aobut 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to keep the spices from burning. Add the potatoes, cauliflower, water or stock, and salt, and then cover and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, rinse the rice. When the water boils, add the rice to the pot, cover, and simmer until the vegetables and rice are tender, about 15 mintues. In a blender, puree about 2 cups of the soup and return it to the pot. Stir in the lemon juice, sugar, and cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.